PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 50: Pizza Ranch

October 29, 2012

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 50: Pizza Ranch, Hull, Iowa

7 must-have software tools for delivery restaurants

by Duessa Holscher — marketing, Granbury Restaurant Solutions

With the right delivery software in place, you'll be able to streamline orders, keep track of deliveries, and report on your success.

Best practices for foodservice operators focus on the basics

by Christopher Hall — writer, self

Foodservice expert Jim Sullivan looks at how to maximize performance by taking care of the basics.

Peyton Manning becomes Papa John's newest franchisee

October 26, 2012

Papa John's has teamed up with Denver Broncos' quarterback Peyton Manning in the past for a few promotions, but today that relationship has gone deeper.

Blaze Pizza to grow nationally after successful launch

October 26, 2012

California-based Blaze Pizza has expanded its franchise growth plans based on the success of the company's first two locations.

Study: Social media interaction leads to long-term sales increases

October 26, 2012

New research shows that social media interaction between a customer and a brand drives immediate and long-term sales increases. The 2012 LoyaltyOne Social…

Streetza named Milwaukee's best street food

October 26, 2012

For the sixth straight year, readers of OnMilwaukee.com (Wisc.) have voted for the city's best street food and Streetza Pizza has emerged as the favorite. This…

Cono Italiano pizza cones now available at ShopRite stores

October 26, 2012

Cono Italiano Inc., the manufacturer of the cone-shaped pizza cono, has announced a agreement that entails its products being sold in ShopRite stores in…

Domino's UK spices up wings with Frank's RedHot

October 26, 2012

Frank's RedHot has announced a new partnership Domino's Pizza U.K. As part of the agreement, the sauce will now be featured as a main ingredient in Domino's…

Most 'life-changing' pizzas named by Esquire

October 25, 2012

With nearly 70,000 pizzerias in the U.S., it's no easy task to pick favorites. But Esquire attempted to do just that through its "most life-changing pizzas…

Gluten-free market jumps 28 percent in four years

October 25, 2012

The market for gluten-free foods and beverages has continued to grow even faster than anticipated, according to "Gluten-Free Foods and Beverages in the U.S.,…

Detroit Style Pizza Co. offering World Series deals

October 25, 2012

Detroit Style Pizza Co. will give away one free pizza for every home run hit by the Detroit Tigers during the 2012 World Series.

MOD Pizza founder named as new CEO

October 25, 2012

MOD Pizza has named Scott Svenson as its CEO. Svenson, who founded the company in 2008 with his wife Ally, will assume the position immediately and will focus…

Pizza Hut Canada's Hot Dog Stuffed Crust launch

Pizza Hut's new Hot Dog Stuffed Crust Pizza rolled out in Canada on Oct. 15. The combination features an Angus beef hot dog baked inside of Pizza Hut's…

Waking up to late night

As QSR and casual dining segments increase their late-night business, fast casual remains absent in this growing space.

Hungry Howie's targets military vets for franchise growth

October 24, 2012

Michigan-based Hungry Howie's Pizza, which was named a 2012 "Military Friendly Franchise" by G.I. Jobs Magazine, is actively targeting veterans for franchising…

LaRosa's growing footprint beyond Cincinnati market

October 24, 2012

The nearly 60-year-old LaRosa's Pizzeria is expanding its system beyond its longtime Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, Southeastern Indiana and Greater Dayton…

Villa Enterprises secures $15M to fund acquisitions

October 24, 2012

Villa Enterprises Management Ltd. Inc. announced that it closed a seven-year, $15 million credit facility with Capital One Bank.

Pie Five Pizza Co. introduces gluten-free crust

October 24, 2012

Pie Five Pizza Co., a division of Pizza Inn Holdings Inc., has added a gluten-free crust to its menu at all eight of its Dallas-Fort Worth locations.

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 51: Round Table Pizza

October 24, 2012

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 51: Round Table Pizza, Concord, Calif.